2002 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
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 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati GranTurismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 2011 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 740 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
