1961 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 620 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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.
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1961 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Spider | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |