1988 Maserati Royale vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati Royale weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Infiniti EX.
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.
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1988 Maserati Royale | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
Make | Maserati | Infiniti |
Model | Royale | EX |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1715 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2799 mm |