1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 114 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Volante | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |