1982 Maserati 420 vs. 2003 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2003 TVR Tuscan is newer by 21 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 3,603 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1982 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 TVR Tuscan (401 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Maserati 420 | 2003 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | 420 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 3603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
