1994 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Maserati 228

To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 228.

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