1941 GAZ 10-73 vs. 1941 Maserati 8
To start off, both 1941 GAZ 10-73 and 1941 Maserati 8 were released in the same year (1941). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 GAZ 10-73 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1941 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1941 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 GAZ 10-73 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 GAZ 10-73 | 1941 Maserati 8 | |
| Make | GAZ | Maserati |
| Model | 10-73 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1941 |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
