2001 BMW 318 vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe

To start off, 2002 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 2002 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.

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