1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Renault 30

To start off, both 1975 Maserati Quattroporte and 1975 Renault 30 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 56 more horse power than 1975 Renault 30. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 280 kg more than 1975 Renault 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 30. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 30. 1975 Renault 30 has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Renault 30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1975 Maserati Quattroporte 1975 Renault 30
Make Maserati Renault
Model Quattroporte 30
Year Released 1975 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2963 cc 2664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 187 HP 131 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1320 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2680 mm