2008 Maserati V8 GranSport vs. 2011 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Genesis 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 140 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, both vehicles can yield 451 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Maserati V8 GranSport | 2011 Hyundai Genesis | |
Make | Maserati | Hyundai |
Model | V8 GranSport | Genesis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 451 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4976 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2936 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 77 L |