1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1972 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 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 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. 1972 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Riviera | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2810 mm |
