1984 BMW 628 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 295 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 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 628 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
