2010 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2010 Maserati GranTurismo and 2010 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 201 more horse power than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (232 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 594 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2010 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2010 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Maserati GranTurismo | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | GranTurismo | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |