1988 BMW 525 vs. 1986 Maserati 228

To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1986 Maserati 228.

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, 1986 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1986 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1986 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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