2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (322 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 444 kg more than 2003 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, 2013 GMC Sierra (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Maserati | GMC |
| Model | Quattroporte | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 472 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
