2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. 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 151 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 (451 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (382 Nm). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | GranSport | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
