2007 Infiniti M vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M is newer by 1 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M. 2007 Infiniti M 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. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Infiniti | Maserati |
Model | M | GranSport |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |