2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 151 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (334 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | GranSport | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 73 L |
