1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Giulia | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 362 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |