1966 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (221 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 1966 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. (311 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz S. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Maserati Quattroporte | 2000 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |