2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 428 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 (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati Coupe | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Maserati | Dodge |
Model | Coupe | Ram |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2308 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |