2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 79 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 73 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1467 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
