2008 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1983 Maserati 420.
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, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 530 | 420 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2491 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |