1989 Maserati 228 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Maserati 228 | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 228 | 200 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |