2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2009 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 273 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
| Model | Trans Sport | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 88 L |
