1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 12 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 98 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 450 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton. (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
| Model | Quattroporte | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
