2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 62 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1526 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 Maybach 62 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2010 Maybach 62 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 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maybach |
| Model | Quattroporte | 62 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 110 L |
