2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Maserati GranSport | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
Make | Maserati | Lexus |
Model | GranSport | LFA |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8700 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 479 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4506 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1219 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2606 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |