1990 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Dodge Caravan. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 665 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 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 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Caravan, 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, 1990 Dodge Caravan (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Caravan | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2299 mm |
