2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 390 kg more than 2007 BMW 330. 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 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 330 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
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 | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |