1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1984 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Giulietta | 420 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |