2002 AC Aceca vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 18 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 330 kg more than 1984 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Aceca | 420 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
