2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2008 SSC Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Aero 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 666 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 SSC Aero.
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, 2008 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 906 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 2007 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 SSC Aero has manual transmission. 2008 SSC Aero 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 SSC Aero | |
Make | Maserati | SSC |
Model | GranSport | Aero |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 1062 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 1357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 380 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |