2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | MM Roadster | 420 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
