2003 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2010 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 76 kg more than 2010 BMW 335. 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, 2003 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 335. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Maserati Quattroporte | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 335 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4587 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |