2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 939 kg more than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati V8 GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Maserati | Cadillac |
Model | V8 GranSport | Escalade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 403 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |