2004 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |