2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,932 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (460 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | Vanquish | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5932 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 295 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |