2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 852 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet SSR.
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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | SSR | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
