1987 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2005 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 750 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 88 L |
