1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408. 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Bristol | Maserati |
Model | 408 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |