2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 320 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
