1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 2000 kg more than 1958 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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1958 Maserati 350S | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 350S | 600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 6328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3910 mm |