2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara 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 171 more horse power than 2012 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Opel Antara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Antara. 2012 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Opel Antara | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Quattroporte | Antara |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |