2012 Nissan Altima vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 258 kg more than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Because 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo 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 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima, 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (349 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
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2012 Nissan Altima | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Nissan | Maserati |
Model | Altima | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4595 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2675 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |