1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 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), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1482 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2012 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Maserati | Chevrolet |
| Model | 420 | Express |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| 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 | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3429 mm |
