1942 Maserati 4CL vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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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1942 Maserati 4CL | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 4CL | 500 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2400 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |