2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | DB9 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
