2005 Lexus IS vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus IS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus IS would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2005 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 Lexus IS. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus IS. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lexus IS | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Lexus | Maserati |
Model | IS | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |