1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 135 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |
