1995 BMW S3 vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 5 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1990 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, 1995 BMW S3 (260 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm). This means 1995 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW S3 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | S3 | 420 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 258 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |