2012 Dacia Duster vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2012 Dacia Duster and 2012 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2012 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 784 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster, 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2012 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2012 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dacia Duster | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dacia | Maserati |
| Model | Duster | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 3063 mm |
