2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 491 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Porsche | Maserati |
| Model | 911 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
