1972 Maserati Merak vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Merak would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Merak. (188 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Merak weights approximately 54 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Merak | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Merak | 270 R |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 270 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1266 kg |
