2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century 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 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. 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 @ 4750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
