1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Holden | Maserati |
| Model | Commodore | 228 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5040 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
