2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Peugeot 505. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Peugeot 505 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 295 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (130 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 515 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (180 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Quattroporte | 505 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2910 mm |
