1978 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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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1978 Maserati Quattroporte | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Quattroporte | 350S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2330 mm |