2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2012 Lancia Musa 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 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Musa weights approximately 440 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, 2012 Lancia Musa, 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, 2012 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Maserati | Lancia |
Model | Quattroporte | Musa |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 47 L |