1978 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1972 Holden Torana

To start off, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 970 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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. 1972 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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