1984 Maserati 228 vs. 2012 Holden Calais

To start off, 2012 Holden Calais is newer by 28 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Calais (278 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 228. (252 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1984 Maserati 228 (366 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Calais. (350 Nm). This means 1984 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Calais. 2012 Holden Calais has automatic transmission and 1984 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1984 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Calais will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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