1971 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 430 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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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1971 Maserati Quattroporte | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | 190 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4709 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |