2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1978 Maserati Merak
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Merak. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Merak would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1978 Maserati Merak. (157 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1978 Maserati Merak. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 400 kg more than 1978 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.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1978 Maserati Merak | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Vantage | Merak |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |