1981 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 760 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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.
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1981 Maserati Quattroporte | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | 190 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |