1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, both 1965 Maserati Quattroporte and 1965 Nissan Cedric were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 720 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Quattroporte | Cedric |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |