2006 Audi A8 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2006 Audi A8 and 2006 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 170 more horse power than 2006 Audi A8. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 495 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2006 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A8. (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A8 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Audi | Maserati |
Model | A8 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |