2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, both 2010 Maserati Quattroporte and 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 951 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2010 Volvo XC60 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 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Quattroporte | XC60 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1893 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
