1985 Maserati 228 vs. 2004 Rover 75

To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 19 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 475 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, 2004 Rover 75 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 228. 2004 Rover 75 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. 2004 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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