1986 Maserati Royale vs. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 1986 Maserati Royale is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Royale weights approximately 40 kg more than 1978 Maserati Quattroporte. 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. 1986 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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