1993 BMW 840 vs. 1987 Maserati 228

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.

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