2006 BMW 745 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 745 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
