2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 21 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
Because 1984 Maserati 420 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Maserati 420. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Honda | Maserati |
| Model | Mobilio | 420 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
