1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 would be higher. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Maserati 228 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 228 | 380 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |