1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte 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 182 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 720 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Quattroporte | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
