2009 BMW 130 vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Maserati 3200 GT would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW 130. (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 BMW 130. 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 130 | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 130 | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2670 mm |
