1984 Maserati 420 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 29 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | 420 | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2852 mm |
