1973 Porsche 917 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (433 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.

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 917 (610 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.

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