2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (319 HP) has 251 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2010 Daihatsu Charade, 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) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Charade. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Maserati | Daihatsu |
Model | Quattroporte | Charade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 94 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |