2006 BMW Z4 vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2006 BMW Z4 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 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 55 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Z4 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
