2000 Bugatti Veyron vs. 1986 Maserati 420
To start off, 2000 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2000 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 420.
Because 2000 Bugatti Veyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Maserati 420. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Bugatti Veyron 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, 2000 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bugatti Veyron | 1986 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Maserati |
| Model | Veyron | 420 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
