1950 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 462 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. 1975 Porsche 924 has automatic transmission and 1950 Maserati A6GCS has manual transmission. 1950 Maserati A6GCS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Porsche 924 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Maserati A6GCS | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Maserati | Porsche |
| Model | A6GCS | 924 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 624 kg | 1086 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
