1973 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 42 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. 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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Porsche | Maserati |
| Model | 911 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
