1988 Maserati 420 vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 3 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1988 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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Maserati 420 | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 420 | 420 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |