Compare the2024 Porsche 911VS 2024 Maserati GranTurismo

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the 911 helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the 911 and GranTurismo offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the 911 with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Rear Cross Traffic Alert (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The GranTurismo’s Rear Cross Path doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the 911 and the GranTurismo have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available all wheel drive, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems and around view monitors.

The 911’s corrosion warranty is 8 years and unlimited miles longer than the GranTurismo’s (12/unlimited vs. 4/50,000).

There are over 67 percent more Porsche dealers than there are Maserati dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the 911’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the 911 second among premium sporty cars in their 2023 Initial Quality Study. The GranTurismo isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Porsche vehicles are better in initial quality than Maserati vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Porsche above average in initial quality. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles, Maserati is rated lower.

The 911 Turbo S’ 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder produces 98 more horsepower (640 vs. 542) and 103 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 487) than the GranTurismo Trofeo’s optional 3.0 turbo V6.

The flat cylinder configuration of the boxer engine in the 911 lowers its center of gravity, enhancing handling stability. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a boxer engine configuration.

The 911’s optional fuel tank has 5.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the GranTurismo (23.7 vs. 18.5 gallons).

The 911 offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

The 911 offers a standard sequential manual gearbox (SMG). With no clutch pedal to worry about and a fully automatic mode, an SMG is much more efficient than a conventional automatic but just as easy to drive. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer an SMG.

For better stopping power the 911 Turbo S’ front brake rotors are larger than those on the GranTurismo:

The 911 offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the 911 GT3 RS’ optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the GranTurismo (F:275/30R20 & R:335/30R21 vs. F:265/30R20 & R:295/30R21).

The 911 (except Base/GT3) offers active sway bars, which help keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnect at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

For better maneuverability, the 911 GT3’s turning circle is 6.6 feet tighter than the GranTurismo’s (34.1 feet vs. 40.7 feet). The 911’s turning circle is 3.9 feet tighter than the GranTurismo’s (36.8 feet vs. 40.7 feet).

The Porsche 911 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 850 pounds less than the Maserati GranTurismo.

The 911 is 1 foot, 5.3 inches shorter than the GranTurismo Modena, making the 911 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

The 911’s optional easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

To improve rear visibility by keeping the rear window clear, the 911 (except Cabriolet/GT3) offers an optional rear wiper. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a rear wiper.

The 911 (except Manual/GT3)’s optional Active Parking Support can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Garage Pilot will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Porsche 911 comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Maserati GranTurismo isn’t available as a convertible.

The 911 is available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The GranTurismo doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.