2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911. 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (502 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
