1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1575 kg more than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Maserati GranTurismo. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2010 Maserati GranTurismo has manual transmission. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Maserati |
Model | 600 | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 40 L |