1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 30 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 800 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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6G | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1350 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |