1957 Rover P4 vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 591 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1957 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1957 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Rover P4 | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Rover | Maserati |
| Model | P4 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 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 | 1400 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
