2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Quattroporte and 2006 Opel Astra 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 271 more horse power than 2006 Opel Astra. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra, 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | Quattroporte | Astra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |
