2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (319 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 900 kg more than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1957 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1957 Vauxhall Victor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Maserati Quattroporte 1957 Vauxhall Victor
Make Maserati Vauxhall
Model Quattroporte Victor
Year Released 2009 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4691 cc 1506 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 47 HP
Torque 490 Nm 110 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4240 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2500 mm