2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2007 Maserati GranSport and 2007 Porsche 911 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 71 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (325 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
