2009 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 260 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Civic | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |