1984 Maserati 228 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado

To start off, 1984 Maserati 228 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Maserati 228. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Maserati 228 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Maserati 228. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 228. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1984 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1984 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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