1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Maserati Merak
To start off, both 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda and 1974 Maserati Merak were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 676 kg more than 1974 Maserati Merak.
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. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | Lagonda | Merak |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |