2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 724 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Defender | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |