1974 BMW 518 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 518 | 420 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |