1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 779 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3063 mm |
