2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 Renault Laguna 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 221 more horse power than 2009 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Because 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Maserati | Renault |
Model | Quattroporte | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |