1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (382 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 5.8 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |