2004 BMW M3 vs. 2004 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2004 BMW M3 and 2004 Maserati Coupe were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 BMW M3. (317 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M3 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2004 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M3. (355 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M3 | 2004 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
