2008 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 320 | Spyder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |