2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2009 Honda Pilot and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Pilot | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |