1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, both 1985 Maserati 228 and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 343 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 228 | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 228 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
