1990 Maserati 420 vs. 2000 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2000 Mazda Tribute is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Tribute. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Maserati 420.
Because 2000 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Maserati 420. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 2000 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | 420 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
