1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 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 155 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Crown |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
