2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 39 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 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 1966 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Coupe | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
