1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1985 Maserati 228. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1985 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1985 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Maserati 228 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 228 | 560 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |