1981 BMW 528 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 528 | 420 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |