1981 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 208 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1981 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1981 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Maserati Quattroporte | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Quattroporte | 200 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4134 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |