2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 176 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO. 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Quattroporte | GTO |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
