2002 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 840 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Maserati 420. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
Model | Discovery | 420 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |