1992 BMW 540 vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 540 | 420 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 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 |