2002 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 199 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet SSR. (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet SSR | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | SSR | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
