2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, both 2009 Maserati Quattroporte and 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 262 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun will offer significantly more control. 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Maserati | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Quattroporte | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
