2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Toyota Prius 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 Quattroporte (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Prius. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Prius weights approximately 30 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 Toyota Prius, 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 (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
