2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2007 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2007 TVR Sagaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte 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 50 more horse power than 2007 TVR Sagaris. (345 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 TVR Sagaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 TVR Sagaris. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 TVR Sagaris. (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 TVR Sagaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2007 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Quattroporte | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
