1988 BMW M3 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1988 BMW M3 and 1988 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420. 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
