2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 797 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | GranTurismo | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1158 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 50 L |