2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2003 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2003 Holden Monaro. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 382 kg more than 2003 Holden Monaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Monaro. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2003 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2003 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Maserati | Holden |
| Model | Quattroporte | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2800 mm |
