2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,520 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
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, 2005 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Maserati Coupe | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Coupe | 450 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4254 cc | 4520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |