2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2006 Maserati GranSport and 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 314 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (111 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | GranSport | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |
