2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 115 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | Quattroporte | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2920 mm |
