2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2006 Maserati GranSport and 2006 Volvo XC70 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 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 (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (321 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
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2006 Maserati GranSport | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Maserati | Volvo |
Model | GranSport | XC70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4245 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |