2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,690 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 714 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 4690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 434 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |