2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Durango | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 4227 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
