2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic 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 296 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Civic | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
