2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GT would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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 GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GT. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GT. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GT has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranTurismo | GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 88 L |
