2004 BMW 545 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 204 kg more than 2004 BMW 545. 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 545 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
