2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Nitro | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 40 L |
