2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Audi A4 (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
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2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Audi | Maserati |
Model | A4 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |