2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 3 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 (6 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (414 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 545 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 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 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, 2013 Audi A6 (549 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Audi |
| Model | Quattroporte | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4931 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2916 mm |
