2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Quattroporte and 2006 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Almera. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 149 kg more than 2006 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Almera. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Quattroporte | Almera |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |