2000 BMW Z3 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW Z3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW Z3 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 545 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Z3 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 90 L |
