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, 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 418 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 430 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
