1998 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3905 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3070 mm |
