1998 BMW V12 vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 33 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 86 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | V12 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 909 Nm | 362 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2760 mm |