2009 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 538 kg more than 2009 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Maserati | Dodge |
Model | Quattroporte | Ram |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 121 L |