2006 Maserati GranSport Coupe vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder
To start off, both 2006 Maserati GranSport Coupe and 2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder 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 Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport Coupe. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport Coupe.
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, both vehicles can yield 452 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport Coupe | 2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranSport | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |
