2011 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2011 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 96 kg more than 2012 Maserati GranTurismo.
Because 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Pilot | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1847 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 86 L |
