2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 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 300 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 794 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 924 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |