1986 Maserati 420 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 158 kg more than 1986 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 420 | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
