2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Maserati GranSport and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 232 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 290 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Maserati GranSport 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Maserati Subaru
Model GranSport Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4242 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.8 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.1:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 290 km/hour 204 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.6 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 64 L


 

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