2004 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 330 would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
