1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 875 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Vega | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
