2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Opel Olympia

To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Olympia 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 260 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1970 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1970 Opel Olympia 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.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maserati Quattroporte 1970 Opel Olympia
Make Maserati Opel
Model Quattroporte Olympia
Year Released 2009 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4691 cc 1078 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 319 HP 59 HP
Torque 490 Nm 83 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2420 mm


 

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