2007 Audi Q7 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi Q7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi Q7 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Audi Q7. (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Audi | Maserati |
| Model | Q7 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
