2000 Cadillac Imaj vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Imaj. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Imaj would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 424 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Imaj. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Cadillac Imaj is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Imaj 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, 2000 Cadillac Imaj (553 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Imaj will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Imaj | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Imaj | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3063 mm |
