2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica 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 310 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 715 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Quattroporte | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |