1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati 420 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1987 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Maserati 420 | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 420 | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |
