2012 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
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2012 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Maserati | Chrysler |
Model | Quattroporte | 300 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |