2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1978 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Suzuki Cervo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Suzuki Cervo would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1978 Suzuki Cervo | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | Quattroporte | Cervo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2040 mm |
