1981 BMW 528 vs. 1949 Maserati 4
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Maserati 4 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1949 Maserati 4.
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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1981 BMW 528 | 1949 Maserati 4 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 528 | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |