1965 Maserati 151 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (231 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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 Maserati 151 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 151 | 300 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |