2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA

To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is newer by 7 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 235 more horse power than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (165 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 153 kg more than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. 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 (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.

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2006 Maserati GranSport 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
Make Maserati Mazda
Model GranSport MX-5 MIATA
Year Released 2006 2013
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4245 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 165 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 453 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1335 kg 1182 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4032 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1255 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2330 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 48 L