2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder

To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. Both 2007 Maserati GranSport and 2005 Maserati Spyder are equipped with a 4,244 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (385 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Spyder.

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 GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder. 2005 Maserati Spyder 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. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Maserati GranSport 2005 Maserati Spyder
Make Maserati Maserati
Model GranSport Spyder
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 4244 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 451 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.8 mm 80 mm
Top Speed 290 km/hour 283 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 5 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 18.6 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 88 L


 

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