2007 Maserati GT vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GT would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GT has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GT | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | GT | 740 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
