2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport 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 238 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Maserati GranSport | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | GranSport | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |