2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (319 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 14 kg more than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Quattroporte | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
