1965 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1975 Maserati Merak
To start off, 1975 Maserati Merak is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,027 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Merak. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 704 kg more than 1975 Maserati Merak. 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.
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1965 Cadillac DeVille | 1975 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | DeVille | Merak |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 7027 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1326 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |