1984 Hyundai Stellar vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Hyundai Stellar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Hyundai Stellar would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 686 kg more than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Hyundai Stellar. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1984 Hyundai Stellar has manual transmission. 1984 Hyundai Stellar will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Hyundai Stellar | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
Model | Stellar | GranSport |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1439 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |