2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Quattroporte 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 170 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 326 kg more than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | Quattroporte | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
