2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GT would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GT. (385 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 386 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GT. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Vanquish | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
