1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 1991 Nissan Laurel. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 530 kg more than 1991 Nissan Laurel. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Quattroporte | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |