2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 310 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2350 mm |
