1972 AMC Matador vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 AMC Matador. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 AMC Matador would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 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, 1972 AMC Matador (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | AMC | Maserati |
| Model | Matador | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
