2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Audi A5
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Audi A5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A5 weights approximately 850 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.
Because 2010 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A5 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, 2010 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Audi A5 | |
Make | Maserati | Audi |
Model | Quattroporte | A5 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |