1980 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Accord | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
