1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1984 Maserati 228
To start off, 1984 Maserati 228 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 Maserati 228.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Chrysler Town & Country | 1984 Maserati 228 | |
Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
Model | Town & Country | 228 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2610 mm |