2007 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. 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 Quattroporte (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Maserati Quattroporte | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Quattroporte | 335 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |