2008 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 19 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 430. (247 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 305 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 530 | 430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
