2006 Porsche Boxster vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 256 kg more than 2006 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Boxster | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Porsche | Maserati |
| Model | Boxster | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2686 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
