2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 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 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Guara | 420 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
