2007 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 BMW 650. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 650. 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 650 | Spyder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |