2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | GT | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |