1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 45 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 215 kg more than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | Quattroporte | CTS-V |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 556 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2880 mm |