2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
Because 2008 Maserati V8 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 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 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, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | |
| Make | Hyundai | Maserati |
| Model | Santa Fe | V8 GranSport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
