1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1963 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Opel Kadett 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 209 more horse power than 1963 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 998 kg more than 1963 Opel Kadett. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 1963 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Quattroporte | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2330 mm |
