2008 Ferrari 360 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 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 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 155 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 360 | GranSport |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |