1941 Maserati 4 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 4 (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1941 Maserati 4.
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.
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1941 Maserati 4 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 4 | 280 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |