1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Vantage | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |