2006 Renault Espace 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 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 146 kg more than 2006 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Renault | Maserati |
| Model | Espace | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |
