1989 Maserati 430 vs. 1996 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 430 would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Crew weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati 430 | 1996 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | 430 | Crew |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
