1987 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 15 kg more than 1987 Buick Estate. 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. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1979 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Estate | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
