2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1962 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Riley One-Point-Five would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 931 kg more than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. 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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 1962 Riley One-Point-Five | |
| Make | Maserati | Riley |
| Model | Quattroporte | One-Point-Five |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
