2009 BMW 120 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 366 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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 GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 120 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| 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 | 154 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 88 L |
