1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 954 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3063 mm |
