1970 Buick GS vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 365 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | GS | 228 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
