1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504. 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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Quattroporte | 504 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2910 mm |
