2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder

To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 54 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Pathfinder.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Maserati GranTurismo 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
Make Maserati Nissan
Model GranTurismo Pathfinder
Year Released 2009 2007
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4691 cc 3952 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 320 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 18.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 80 L


 

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