2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 NSU 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 NSU 1000 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
| Make | Maserati | NSU |
| Model | Quattroporte | 1000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2260 mm |
