1978 BMW M1 vs. 1976 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Maserati Merak. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Merak weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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.
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1978 BMW M1 | 1976 Maserati Merak | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M1 | Merak |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |