2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 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 77 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996. 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 (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | Quattroporte | 996 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4243 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |