1964 Austin Princess vs. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 235 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Maserati Quattroporte (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1964 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1983 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | Princess | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2810 mm |