2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 705 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 2006 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2006 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Maserati | Suzuki |
| Model | GranSport | Equator |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
