2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Maserati GT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (450 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GT. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 558 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 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 Audi A8 (580 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GT. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A8 | 2007 Maserati GT | |
Make | Audi | Maserati |
Model | A8 | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2148 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |