2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2007 Maserati GranSport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot. 2009 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Pilot | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | Pilot | GranSport |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 88 L |