2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2009 Maserati GranSport and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (513 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Maserati | Lamborghini |
| Model | GranSport | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 513 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
