1984 Maserati 420 vs. 2005 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 21 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 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 500 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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 2005 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 420 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
