2003 Audi A3 vs. 2003 Maserati Kubang
To start off, both 2003 Audi A3 and 2003 Maserati Kubang were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Kubang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Kubang (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2003 Audi A3. (246 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Kubang should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Maserati Kubang (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A3. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Kubang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A3 | 2003 Maserati Kubang | |
| Make | Audi | Maserati |
| Model | A3 | Kubang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 3188 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
