1973 BMW Touring vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 915 kg more than 1973 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
