1984 Maserati 420 vs. 2010 Lexus LS
To start off, 2010 Lexus LS is newer by 26 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus LS weights approximately 785 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, 2010 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 2010 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Maserati | Lexus |
| Model | 420 | LS |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3091 mm |
