1977 BMW 728 vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 164 kg more than 1977 BMW 728. 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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 728 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |