1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1967 Opel Record is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Opel Record weights approximately 528 kg more than 1951 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.
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1951 Maserati A6G | 1967 Opel Record | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | A6G | Record |
Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1078 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |