2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 3 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 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
| Model | Quattroporte | CTS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
