1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 1963 Austin A 99 and 1963 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 170 kg more than 1963 Austin A 99. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 99 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |