2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Maserati GranSport and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (407 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Maserati | Volkswagen |
| Model | GranSport | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
