1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1972 Maserati Merak

To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Merak. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1972 Maserati Merak. 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Merak has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Merak will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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