2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 451 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | GranTurismo | Armada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 106 L |
