1983 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 415 kg more than 1993 Porsche 928.
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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Maserati Quattroporte | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 928 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |