2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 36 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Discovery | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3063 mm |
