2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,243 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 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 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 4243 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
