2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 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, 2007 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Audi | Maserati |
Model | A8 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |