1950 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 30 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 726 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.
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1950 Maserati A6GCS | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6GCS | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 624 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2720 mm |