2008 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 545 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2008 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 545 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 545 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |