2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2012 Porsche 911 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. 2012 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
