2009 BMW 550 vs. 1986 Maserati Royale
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1986 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Royale weights approximately 280 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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.
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2009 BMW 550 | 1986 Maserati Royale | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 550 | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4929 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |