2002 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 35 kg more than 2002 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2002 GMC Safari | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Safari | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
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 | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3064 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |