2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranSport 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 361 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati GranSport | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Maserati | Tata |
Model | GranSport | Nano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 28.3 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 37 L |