1987 Maserati 228 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 550 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 228 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Maserati | BMW |
| Model | 228 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
