2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (319 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 76 kg more than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | Q45 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 319 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
