2012 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Maserati Quattroporte and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 490 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf, 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 (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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.
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2012 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
Model | Quattroporte | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 459 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1501 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |