2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 1987 Maserati 228
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 415 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228. 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 1987 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | GranSport | 228 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
