1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 428 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Holden Kingswood | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Holden | Maserati |
Model | Kingswood | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3296 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2299 mm |