2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 129 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 215 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 Toyota Sienna, 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna. 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Maserati GranSport 2010 Toyota Sienna
Make Maserati Toyota
Model GranSport Sienna
Year Released 2006 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4242 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 395 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1895 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 5105 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1966 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 76 L


 

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