2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 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 1 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 294 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 360 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
