2007 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Maserati 228
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1984 Maserati 228.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1984 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | 228 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
