2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. 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 66 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. (174 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Orlando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando weights approximately 658 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando 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, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Orlando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Chevrolet Orlando | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | Quattroporte | Orlando |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4652 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1633 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2760 mm |
