1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 12 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 185 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 470 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | 132 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
