2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 337 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 118 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 88 L |
