2008 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Maserati Coupe
To start off, both 2008 BMW 523 and 2008 Maserati Coupe 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 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW 523. 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 Coupe (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2008 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 523 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |