2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 17 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Jeep | Maserati |
Model | Grand Cherokee | 420 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2610 mm |