2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 149 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300. 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 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | 300 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |
