2009 Infiniti M vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 272 kg more than 2009 Infiniti M. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti M | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
| Model | M | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
