2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Morgan Aero 8. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Morgan Aero 8.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Morgan Aero 8. (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | GranSport | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
