1984 BMW 316 vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 606 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 316 | GranSport |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |