2004 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. Both 2004 BMW 525 and 1985 Maserati 420 are equipped with a 2,491 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (237 Nm). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 525 | 420 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 308 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |