1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1965 Maserati 151

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.

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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati 151 has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati 151 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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