1989 BMW 730 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1989 BMW 730 and 1989 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1989 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420.
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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 730 | 420 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |