2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2007 Maserati GranSport and 2007 Mazda CX-7 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 GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2007 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2007 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mazda CX-7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda CX-7. (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | GranSport | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
