2006 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Ypsilon 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 326 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 420 kg more than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Ypsilon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Ypsilon | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Ypsilon | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
