2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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 124 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 530 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4243 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |