1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Eldorado | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |
