2011 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 GMC Canyon

To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2012 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 487 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.

Because 2012 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon 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, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Canyon. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2012 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2012 GMC Canyon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Maserati Quattroporte 2012 GMC Canyon
Make Maserati GMC
Model Quattroporte Canyon
Year Released 2011 2012
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4700 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 425 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 259 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1991 kg 2478 kg
Vehicle Length 5098 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1895 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1438 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 3063 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 72 L


 

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