1989 Maserati 420 vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 837 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati 420 | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 420 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3150 mm |
