2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 535 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 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 | 452 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1859 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2969 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
