2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 350 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 928 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
