1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate.
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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | Estate | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |