2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,100 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (420 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Because 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Jeep | Maserati |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6100 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2186 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4956 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1694 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
