1989 BMW 850 vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 228 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 44 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 228 weights approximately 10 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 850 | 228 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |