2008 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Accent would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 891 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
Model | Accent | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1956 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |