2011 BMW 535 vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 10 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 65 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 535 | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2670 mm |
