2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 20 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 Honda Pilot, 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 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Pilot | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
