2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37.
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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37. 2012 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Maserati | Infiniti |
Model | Quattroporte | G37 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4655 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2850 mm |