1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 424 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
| Model | 380 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
