1957 BMW 600 vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 632 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 600 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2610 mm |
