1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 498 kg more than 1985 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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2006 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 420 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
