2005 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. 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 114 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 547 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Maserati | Lotus |
Model | Quattroporte | Evora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4227 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 349 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |