2006 BMW 530 vs. 1980 Maserati Merak
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1980 Maserati Merak.
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. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1980 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1980 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1980 Maserati Merak | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | Merak |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
