2009 BMW 120 vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 120 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
