1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 25 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 151 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Quattroporte | 505 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |