2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 131 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 361 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 915 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1974 Seat 131 has manual transmission. 1974 Seat 131 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 | 1974 Seat 131 | |
Make | Maserati | Seat |
Model | Quattroporte | 131 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |