2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche Boxster would be higher. 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 120 more horse power than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche Boxster. (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 53 L |
