1988 Maserati 420 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati 420 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Maserati | Noble |
| Model | 420 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
