1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 646 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Lotec | Maserati |
| Model | C 1000 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5498 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
