2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, both 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport and 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 31 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | V8 GranSport | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
