1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1975 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1975 Holden Statesman is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Holden Statesman. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Holden Statesman. 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, 1975 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. 1975 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 1975 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Maserati | Holden |
Model | Quattroporte | Statesman |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |