1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 512 M | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4700 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2576 mm |
