2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Maserati Quattroporte and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 236 kg more than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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 | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Quattroporte | 159 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
