1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 49 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 1971 Buick Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3063 mm |
