1983 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Blazer and 1983 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 499 kg more than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1983 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Blazer | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Blazer | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2835 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2810 mm |