2006 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. 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 184 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 330 | Spyder |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |