1984 Maserati 228 vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 228 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 228 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | 228 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
