2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |