1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 450 | 200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1390 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |