1950 Maserati A6G vs. 1953 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1953 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6G would be higher. Both 1950 Maserati A6G and 1953 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6G (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Opel Rekord. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1953 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Opel Rekord weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G.
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 Maserati A6G | 1953 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Maserati | Opel |
| Model | A6G | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 936 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2490 mm |
