2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 42 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 794 kg more than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.

Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Discovery 1966 Maserati Quattroporte
Make Land Rover Maserati
Model Discovery Quattroporte
Year Released 2008 1966
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 4136 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 256 HP
Torque 440 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2494 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2760 mm


 

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