1975 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Pontiac | Maserati |
| Model | Trans Am | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 433 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3064 mm |
