2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda 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 337 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Fiat | Maserati |
| Model | Panda | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 20 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 | 965 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 88 L |
