2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota MR2 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 256 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | GranSport | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
