2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 67 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Lumina | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
