2005 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, both 2005 Maserati Quattroporte and 2005 Nissan Terrano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,227 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 2005 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Quattroporte | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4227 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
