1983 Maserati 420 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1983 Maserati 420. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1983 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati 420 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 420 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3099 mm |
