1989 Maserati Royale vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S (297 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Royale weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S.
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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1989 Maserati Royale | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Royale | S |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4930 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1810 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2950 mm |