1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Porsche | Maserati |
| Model | 944 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2576 mm |
