Car comparison

Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32VvsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati GranSport

4.2 i V8 32V

400 hp4244 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2004-2007
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.3 i V8 32V

385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    451 Nm
    333 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
400hp298kW
385hp287kW
Torque
451Nm333lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,680kg3,704lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,060kg4,542lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,244cc259cu in
4,281cc261cu in
Length
4,523mm178in
4,383mm173in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,660mm105in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,525mm60in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
315L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
88L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32VAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V7,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
15.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW

Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V has 15 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V and Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V and Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGranSport4.2 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
451 Nm
333 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,680 kg
3,704 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,523 mm
178.1 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati GranSport 4.2 i V8 32V

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 41 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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