1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1987 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Maserati 420 | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Maserati | Porsche |
Model | 420 | 959 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |