2003 AC Aceca vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Aceca | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
