2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 609 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Maserati GranSport | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Maserati | Bentley |
Model | GranSport | Continental |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |