1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 BMW 320
To start off, 2011 BMW 320 is newer by 36 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (287 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 320.
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 (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Quattroporte | 320 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 287 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
