1961 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 276 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2010 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 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1961 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chrysler Imperial | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Imperial | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2576 mm |
