2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Maserati 3200 GT would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4. 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 3200 GT | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2497 mm |
