2005 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Audi | Maserati |
| Model | S4 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
