2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 612.
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 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 612 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1866 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |