2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (473 HP) has 154 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (319 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maserati Quattroporte 2009 Porsche 911
Make Maserati Porsche
Model Quattroporte 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4691 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 319 HP 473 HP
Torque 490 Nm 620 Nm
Top Speed 280 km/hour 305 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1425 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.1 L/100km 13.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 67 L