1957 Maserati 350S vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz T weights approximately 586 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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 350S | 1982 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 350S | T |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2800 mm |