1963 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2002 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2002 TVR Cerbera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 670 kg more than 2002 TVR Cerbera.
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, 2002 TVR Cerbera (457 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | 2002 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Quattroporte | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 457 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
