1970 Plymouth Superbird vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 317 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Superbird | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Plymouth | Maserati |
| Model | Superbird | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6982 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 433 HP |
| Torque | 665 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3063 mm |
