2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | 300 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
