1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 25 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | 420 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3650 mm |
