2010 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Maserati GranTurismo would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 885 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 2013 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Maserati | Aston Martin |
| Model | GranTurismo | Virage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 78 L |
