Two for the road

Two for the road 2009 Aston Martin V-8 Vantage Coupe with Sportshift * Base price: $123,500 * Price as tested: $132,000 (est.)* Powertrain: 4.7-liter, 32-valve DOHC V-8 with variable valve timing; six-speed automated manual gearbox; rear-wheel drive* Horsepower: 420 at 7,000 rpm* Torque: 347 pound-feet at 5,750 rpm* Curb weight: 3,595 pounds* 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds* Top speed: 180 mph* Wheelbase: 102.5 inches* Overall length: 172.5 inches* Fuel economy: 12/21 mpg, city/highway, premium fuel (est.) * Final thoughts: Yob with a pedigree2009 Maserati GranTurismo S * Base price: $135,000* Price as tested: $135,000* Powertrain: 4.7-liter, 32-valve DOHC V-8 with variable valve timing; six-speed automated manual gearbox; rear-wheel drive* Horsepower: 440 at 7,000 rpm* Torque: 361 pound-feet at 4,750 rpm* Curb weight: 4,136 pounds* 0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds* Top speed: 183 mph* Wheelbase: 115.82 inches* Overall length: 192.16 inches* Fuel economy: 10/21 mpg, city/highway, premium fuel (est.) * Final thoughts: More style per mile