1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Bigua | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
