2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2008 Pontiac G8
To start off, both 2008 Maserati Coupe and 2008 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac G8. (361 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac G8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 528 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8. 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 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 2008 Pontiac G8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Coupe | G8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 361 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
