2009 Maserati GranSport vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 962 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranSport. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranSport | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | GranSport | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 117 L |
