2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2006 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2006 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 967 kg more than 2006 Smart Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart Roadster. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2006 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2006 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 2006 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Maserati | Smart |
Model | Quattroporte | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 66.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |