1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 19 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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 740 kg more than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037. (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | Lancia 037 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
