2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 825 kg more than 1966 Opel Rekord. 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (146 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Quattroporte | Rekord |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |