2006 BMW 120 vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 120 | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 120 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |