1964 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 35 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, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 704 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Spider. (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM). This means 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | 1999 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | Quattroporte | Spider |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
