1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte 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 140 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 780 kg more than 1979 Volvo 66. 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. 1979 Volvo 66 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. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Maserati | Volvo |
Model | Quattroporte | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2963 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |