2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1986 Maserati 228
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1986 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 275 kg more than 1986 Maserati 228. 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1986 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | 3200 GT | 228 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
