2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 890 kg more than 2008 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Coupe. (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Coupe | 600 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3910 mm |
