2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1988 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ascari | Maserati |
| Model | KZ1 | 420 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2610 mm |
