1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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 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 146 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Impala | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2760 mm |