2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 511 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Quattroporte | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2960 mm |
