2007 BMW M3 vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 430 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 430. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430. 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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (366 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M3 | 430 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
