2008 Maserati Spyder vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
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, both vehicles can yield 451 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2004 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Spyder | 2004 BMW 645 | |
Make | Maserati | BMW |
Model | Spyder | 645 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 283 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |