2002 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
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 Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1343 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2942 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 86 L |
