1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 249 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 1949 Rover P4 | |
Make | Maserati | Rover |
Model | Quattroporte | P4 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |