2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 7 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 (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Coupe | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | 335 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4254 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 57 L |
