1988 Maserati 420 vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 185 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Maserati 420 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | 420 | Condor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
