2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2009 Peugeot 607
To start off, both 2009 Maserati GranSport and 2009 Peugeot 607 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 188 more horse power than 2009 Peugeot 607. (208 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Peugeot 607. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Maserati GranSport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 607, 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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Peugeot 607. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Peugeot 607.
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2009 Maserati GranSport | 2009 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | GranSport | 607 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |