2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. 2008 Maserati Coupe has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Colorado 2008 Maserati Coupe
Make Chevrolet Maserati
Model Colorado Coupe
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2901 cc 4244 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 258 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 14.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 80 L


 

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