2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 635 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. 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, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Maserati | Rover |
| Model | Quattroporte | 2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
