1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Giulietta | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3064 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |