2012 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2012 Maserati GranTurismo 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 28 more horse power than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 103 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranTurismo | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
