2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 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 100 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 655 kg more than 1979 Porsche 930. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 930. (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |