2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2004 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maybach 57. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maybach 57 would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maybach 57 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maybach 57 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 2004 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2004 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maybach |
| Model | GranSport | 57 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |
