2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 717 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Freelander. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Freelander | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
