2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 54 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (326 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Pilot | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
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 | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |