2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. 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 Maserati V8 GranSport weights approximately 528 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
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 V8 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster 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.
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2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Maserati | Triumph |
Model | V8 GranSport | Roadster |
Year Released | 2008 | 1948 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2550 mm |