1981 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2003 Nissan Cima
To start off, 2003 Nissan Cima is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Nissan Cima.
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.
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1981 Maserati Quattroporte | 2003 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Quattroporte | Cima |
Year Released | 1981 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |