2008 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 BMW 730 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 730 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 730 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 730 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
