2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Crown |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
