2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2007 Maserati GranSport and 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 246 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 Volkswagen New Beetle, 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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2007 Maserati GranSport | 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
Model | GranSport | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 92.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |