2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2008 GMC Sierra and 2008 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (354 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 209 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 GMC Sierra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | GMC | Maserati |
| Model | Sierra | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 354 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 90 L |
