2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Coupe | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
Model | Coupe | Colorado |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |