1983 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 29 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 32 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 730 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3210 mm |