1965 Maserati Tipo 65 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Tipo 65. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Tipo 65 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 390 kg more than 1965 Maserati Tipo 65.
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 Tipo 65 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Tipo 65 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 5046 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |