2007 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2007 BMW 318 and 2007 Maserati Spyder 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 Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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 Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318. 2007 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2007 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 318 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
