1975 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1953 Riley RM A
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 365 kg more than 1953 Riley RM A.
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.
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1975 Maserati Quattroporte | 1953 Riley RM A | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Quattroporte | RM A |
Year Released | 1975 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2963 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |