2009 GMC Savana vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 2009 GMC Savana is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1990 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, 2009 GMC Savana (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420. 2009 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 GMC Savana | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | GMC | Maserati |
Model | Savana | 420 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2610 mm |