1985 Maserati 420 vs. 1982 Volvo 240
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 240. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 240 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 240. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 1982 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | 420 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
