2001 BMW 320 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 320 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2001 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (211 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. 2001 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 320 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 320 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |