1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 115 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Maserati | Venturi |
| Model | 420 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
