1961 Isuzu Minx 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 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1961 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 88 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Isuzu Minx. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Isuzu Minx | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Isuzu | Maserati |
| Model | Minx | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2299 mm |
