1992 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. 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, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac Brougham. (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Brougham | 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Brougham | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2950 mm |
