2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 274 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 448 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse, 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 (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Fiat | Maserati |
Model | Ulysse | GranSport |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |