1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 625 kg more than 1990 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | 420 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
