2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (425 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 917 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |