2006 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2002 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1675 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
