1983 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. 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 121 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4930 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2740 mm |
