2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 730 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Avalanche | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |