2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300. 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 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | 300 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
