2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1996 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | GranTurismo | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2740 mm |