1992 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 740 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |