1996 BMW 840 vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 6 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 565 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 840 | 420 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |