2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Porsche | Maserati |
| Model | Cayman | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 4200 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
