1970 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 614 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1975 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Maserati Quattroporte | 1975 Holden Torana | |
Make | Maserati | Holden |
Model | Quattroporte | Torana |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4709 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |