1963 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1963 Renault 8
To start off, both 1963 Maserati Quattroporte and 1963 Renault 8 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 209 more horse power than 1963 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 960 kg more than 1963 Renault 8. 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.
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1963 Maserati Quattroporte | 1963 Renault 8 | |
Make | Maserati | Renault |
Model | Quattroporte | 8 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |