2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 6 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 90 more horse power than 2013 Audi A6. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 149 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A6. (441 Nm). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2013 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Maserati | Audi |
| Model | GranSport | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4925 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2086 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2912 mm |
