2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 868 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 2011 Land Rover LR4 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. 2011 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Land Rover |
| Model | GranSport | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
