2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 606 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 249 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 | 1956 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
