1989 BMW 850 vs. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 108 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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.
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1989 BMW 850 | 1982 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 850 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |