2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2003 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Suburban | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 307 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |