1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1984 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Maserati 420 | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 420 | 928 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |