1990 Maserati 420 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 3,839 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (201 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 410 kg more than 1990 Maserati 420.
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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (315 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Maserati 420 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 420 | S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
