2008 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2009 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Spider | GranSport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |