1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Imperial | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3064 mm |
