2007 BMW 118 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 2 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 258 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 118 | Spyder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |