1977 Maserati Merak vs. 1986 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1986 Maserati Royale is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1977 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1977 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Royale weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Maserati Merak. 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. 1986 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1977 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1977 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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