1980 Maserati Merak vs. 1987 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1987 Maserati Royale is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati Royale (297 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1980 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1980 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati Royale weights approximately 584 kg more than 1980 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. 1987 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1980 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1980 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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