1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1961 Maserati Tipo 64
To start off, both 1961 Cadillac DeVille and 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 (317 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1413 kg more than 1961 Maserati Tipo 64.
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 Cadillac DeVille | 1961 Maserati Tipo 64 | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | DeVille | Tipo 64 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2210 mm |