2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2011 Lexus GS
To start off, 2011 Lexus GS is newer by 2 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 56 more horse power than 2011 Lexus GS. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus GS. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2011 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Maserati | Lexus |
| Model | GranSport | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 65 L |
