2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 2007 SSC Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Aero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 677 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 387 kg more than 2007 SSC Aero.
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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 905 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 2007 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Maserati | SSC |
| Model | Coupe | Aero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
