2009 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 4 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
