1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 377 kg more than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Maserati |
| Model | Cutlass | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3063 mm |
