1948 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1970 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1970 Opel Commodore is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Commodore (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Commodore weights approximately 610 kg more than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. 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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1948 Maserati A6GCS | 1970 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | A6GCS | Commodore |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1230 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2670 mm |