2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 751 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maybach |
| Model | Quattroporte | 57 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 433 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
