2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento 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 133 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (442 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Sorento | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 4243 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
