1979 Maserati Merak vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, both 1979 Maserati Merak and 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Maserati Merak (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Merak weights approximately 17 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Maserati Merak | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Merak | Starfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1333 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
