2009 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Maserati GranTurismo would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
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, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo. (490 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Maserati GranTurismo | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | GranTurismo | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
