1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1973 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Merak (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Merak weights approximately 220 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Merak 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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