1992 BMW 518 vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1992 BMW 518 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1992 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati 420 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 BMW 518. 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 518 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 518 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 1160 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
