2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 598 kg more than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2004 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2004 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Mazda | Maserati |
Model | RX-8 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3064 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |