2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | Quattroporte | Insignia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2737 mm |