1963 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 730 kg more than 2005 Morgan 4. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | Quattroporte | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
