2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Supra. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 375 kg more than 1991 Toyota Supra. 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Supra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
