2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (287 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranSport | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
