2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 4 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2010 Buick Enclave. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Enclave. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 833 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2006 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Enclave. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2010 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Maserati | Buick |
| Model | GranSport | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2007 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
