1982 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1958 Riley 4
To start off, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1958 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 760 kg more than 1958 Riley 4. 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.
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1982 Maserati Quattroporte | 1958 Riley 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Quattroporte | 4 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1900 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2530 mm |