2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 710 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Quattroporte | 626 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
