2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari California would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 256 kg more than 2009 Ferrari California.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari California. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari California 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.
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2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Ferrari California | |
Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
Model | Quattroporte | California |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 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 | 1991 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |