2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 5 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS.
Because 2011 Lexus IS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS 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 (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Maserati | Lexus |
| Model | Quattroporte | IS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
