1990 BMW 316 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 316 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |