2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 430 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 148 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 430. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 740 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 430. (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Quattroporte | 430 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
