2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 715 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Triumph |
| Model | GranSport | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
