2006 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 7 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 187 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Audi |
| Model | Quattroporte | A6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4243 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2912 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
