2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Ram | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 552 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 88 L |
