2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Maserati Quattroporte 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 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 123 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
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2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | Quattroporte | CTS |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 314 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1868 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |