2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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) has 225 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Maserati | Subaru |
| Model | Quattroporte | Forester |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
