2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 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 2012 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, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
