2009 BMW 135 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 135 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 35 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 135 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |