2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Quattroporte | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
