1982 Maserati 420 vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 250 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 420 | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2080 mm |
