1950 BMW 340 vs. 1950 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, both 1950 BMW 340 and 1950 Maserati A6GCS were released in the same year (1950). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Maserati A6GCS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1950 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 BMW 340 weights approximately 626 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS.
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:
| 1950 BMW 340 | 1950 Maserati A6GCS | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 340 | A6GCS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 624 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2320 mm |
