1982 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1976 Volvo 343

To start off, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 910 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1982 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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