2006 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 61 kg more than 2006 BMW 730. 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 730 | GranTurismo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 86 L |
