2007 BMW 650 vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1982 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1982 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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 650 | 420 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |