2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 186 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
| Model | Vanquish | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 86 L |
