1983 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 19 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 499 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Quattroporte | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4930 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2960 mm |
