1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (240 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (230 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 230 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2299 mm |