2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 591 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Defender | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |