2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 265 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Quattroporte | 505 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
