2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 125 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Quattroporte | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
