1978 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 535 kg more than 1997 Maserati Ghibli.
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 | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | Quattroporte | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |