2007 Infiniti M vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Infiniti M | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
Model | M | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |