1997 Honda Legend vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Legend would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1997 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 Honda Legend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Legend. (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Legend | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Legend | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
