1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 1979 Mazda 121 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. 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 166 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 566 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Quattroporte | 121 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
