2009 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 547 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 120 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |