1989 Maserati Royale vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1989 Maserati Royale and 1989 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 245. (110 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 245.
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. 1989 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Maserati Royale | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Maserati | Volvo |
Model | Royale | 245 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |