1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 865 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Concerto | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3070 mm |
