2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 272 more horse power than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 111 kg more than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Quattroporte | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3030 mm |
