1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 70 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Sunbird | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2576 mm |
