2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Nissan Sentra 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 (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 376 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Quattroporte | Sentra |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4567 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1511 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |