Bristol 603 (1976 – 1982) vs Maserati Quattroporte (1974 – 1978): specs compared
The Maserati Quattroporte is the more powerful of the two, with up to 190 hp against 175 hp. The Bristol 603 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.8 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 201 km/h. The Maserati Quattroporte is the lighter car, from 1,732 kg against 1,785 kg. At 5,199 mm, the Maserati Quattroporte is 289 mm longer than the Bristol 603. The Bristol 603 dates from 1976 – 1982, the Maserati Quattroporte from 1974 – 1978.
| Specification |
Bristol
603
1976 – 1982
|
Maserati
Quattroporte
1974 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1982 | 1974 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 175 hp | 190 hp |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.8 s | 9.0 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 201 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 5,199 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,869 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm | 3,071 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,785 kg | 1,732 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.