2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 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 286 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 424 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90. (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1987 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Quattroporte | 90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 49 L |
