2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1973 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1973 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 561 kg more than 1973 AC 428. 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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Maserati | AC |
Model | Quattroporte | 428 |
Year Released | 2011 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 7002 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2450 mm |