2006 Maserati Coupe vs. 2006 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2006 Maserati Coupe and 2006 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 555 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Maserati Coupe 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 Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 2, 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 Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati Coupe | 2006 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | Coupe | 2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1241 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |
