2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1963 Riley 4
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Riley 4 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP) has 358 more horse power than 1963 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 732 kg more than 1963 Riley 4. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1963 Riley 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Riley |
Model | Quattroporte | 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |