1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 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 54 more horse power than 2009 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 Mazda B2300. 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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 420 | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
