1990 Maserati 420 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1990 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 846 kg more than 1990 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Maserati 420. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Maserati 420 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 420 | S |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2021 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3165 mm |