1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1941 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228.
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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1985 Maserati 228 | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
Model | 228 | 66 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |