2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1987 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Pontiac Fiero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Pontiac Fiero would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (140 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Pontiac Fiero weights approximately 270 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 (230 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac Fiero. (220 Nm). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac Fiero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 1987 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Quattroporte | Fiero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2827 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2380 mm |
