1978 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Land Rover Serie III weights approximately 218 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
Because 1978 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Maserati 420. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Land Rover Serie III will offer significantly more control. 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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1978 Land Rover Serie III | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Serie III | 420 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |