1987 Maserati 420 vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1987 Maserati 420 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 1,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 Maserati 420.
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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1987 Maserati 420 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 420 | E |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |