2011 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2011 Maserati GranTurismo and 2011 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 586 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Cayman. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Cayman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Maserati GranTurismo | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | GranTurismo | Cayman |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4700 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |