2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 BMW 523 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (434 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 425 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 BMW 523 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 523 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4690 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 434 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |