2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 886 kg more than 1977 Toyota Celica. 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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Quattroporte | Celica |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |