2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 596 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego. 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Borrego | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Kia | Maserati |
| Model | Borrego | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 86 L |
