1984 Maserati 420 vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 654 kg more 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Maserati 420 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | 420 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3246 mm |