2012 Lexus LX vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2012 Lexus LX 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Lexus LX. (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LX weights approximately 728 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2012 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LX 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, 2012 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Lexus LX | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Lexus | Maserati |
| Model | LX | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 383 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4991 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 90 L |
