2001 GMC Safari vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 GMC Safari | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Safari | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |