1957 Maserati 250 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. (132 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.
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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1957 Maserati 250 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 250 | 190 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1220 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |