1971 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 420 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | Touring | 420 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
