2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2007 Maserati GranSport and 2007 Porsche Boxster 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 159 more horse power than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | GranSport | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |
