2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati GranSport | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | GranSport | Boxster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 452 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |