1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 228 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | 90 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
