2013 Maserati Gran Turismo vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, both 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo and 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (405 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 590 kg more than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Gran Turismo | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4691 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4881 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2056 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1353 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2942 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.1 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |
