1995 Venturi 400 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Venturi 400. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 841 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Venturi 400 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Venturi | Maserati |
| Model | 400 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3063 mm |
