2007 Lexus GS vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, both 2007 Lexus GS 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Lexus GS. (304 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GS weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus GS. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Lexus | Maserati |
| Model | GS | GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |
