1988 BMW 525 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 450 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |