2003 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2003 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 730 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 730 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1790 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
