2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo

To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango.

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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Durango 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
Make Dodge Maserati
Model Durango Gran Turismo
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4701 cc 4691 cc
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 303 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 510 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 4750 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1691 kg 1770 kg
Vehicle Length 5110 mm 4933 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 2056 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1343 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2942 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.1 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 18.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 86 L


 

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