2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Coupe would be higher. 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 139 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 755 kg more than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | NV |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2131 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
