2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Quattroporte and 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (331 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 234 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quattroporte | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
