2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Vantage | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 75 L |