2007 BMW M6 vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1987 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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | M6 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |
