1955 Maserati 150S vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1955 Maserati 150S. (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1955 Maserati 150S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S. 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. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1955 Maserati 150S has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati 150S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Maserati 150S | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 150S | 380 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1484 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2470 mm |