1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo

To start off, 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (202 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.

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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
Make Ferrari Maserati
Model 340 Mexico Bi Turbo
Year Released 1952 1982
Engine Size 4101 cc 2491 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 279 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 309 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3200 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1095 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2510 mm


 

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