2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 301 kg more than 2006 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Pontiac | Maserati |
| Model | GTO | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
