1984 BMW 628 vs. 1980 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1980 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1980 Maserati Merak. 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.
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1984 BMW 628 | 1980 Maserati Merak | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 628 | Merak |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |