2008 Lexus GS vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2008 Lexus GS and 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Lexus GS. (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 Lexus GS. 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, 2008 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus GS | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Lexus | Maserati |
| Model | GS | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
