2008 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2012 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Maserati | GMC |
| Model | Quattroporte | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
