2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Lada Niva 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 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2010 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lada Niva weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva 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 Maserati Quattroporte (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Maserati | Lada |
| Model | Quattroporte | Niva |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
