1987 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 386 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Electra | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3070 mm |
