1999 BMW 740 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1988 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 740 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
