1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 98 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | Roadmaster | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
