2008 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 326 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2008 Honda S2000 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 Honda S2000 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | S2000 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 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 | 1354 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
