2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2006 Maserati Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2006 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
