1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 10 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 148 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | Junior | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
