2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Audi A4. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Audi | Maserati |
| Model | A4 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
