2010 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1090 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 Bentley Continental 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 Bentley Continental 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 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2013 Bentley Continental 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. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Maserati | Bentley |
| Model | Quattroporte | Continental |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 602 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 2118 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 3065 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
