1983 Maserati Merak vs. 1983 TVR 350i
To start off, both 1983 Maserati Merak and 1983 TVR 350i were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 TVR 350i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR 350i (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR 350i should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Merak weights approximately 187 kg more than 1983 TVR 350i.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Merak | 1983 TVR 350i | |
| Make | Maserati | TVR |
| Model | Merak | 350i |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |
