1999 Audi S8 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
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1999 Audi S8 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Audi | Maserati |
Model | S8 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3064 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |