2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.
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, 2007 Abarth Grande Punto (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Abarth Grande Punto | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | Grande Punto | 420 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
