2010 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2010 Maserati GranTurismo and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 634 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Maserati GranTurismo | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | GranTurismo | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |