1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
