1984 BMW 628 vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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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1984 BMW 628 | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 628 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1984 | 1942 |
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 | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |