1979 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, both 1979 Maserati Quattroporte and 1979 Pontiac Lemans were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Pontiac Lemans.
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. 1979 Pontiac Lemans has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Lemans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Pontiac Lemans | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Quattroporte | Lemans |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
