2004 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 120 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 BMW 120 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 120 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 120 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |