1988 Maserati 420 vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 18 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | 420 | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
