2007 BMW 116 vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, both 2007 BMW 116 and 2007 Maserati GT were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GT weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 2007 Maserati GT has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 2007 Maserati GT | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 116 | GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |