1983 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1983 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 2,691 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Maserati Merak.
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. 1983 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 BMW 525 | 1978 Maserati Merak | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | Merak |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2691 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |