1981 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1974 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Merak (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Merak should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1974 Maserati Merak.

Because 1981 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Maserati Merak. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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