1977 Ferrari Dino vs. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 571 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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.
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1977 Ferrari Dino | 1979 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | Dino | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2925 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |