1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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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1958 Maserati 350S | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 350S | 420 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |