1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 86 kg more than 2011 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Centurion | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3063 mm |
