2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 4 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 213 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Quattroporte | 320 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
