1951 Maserati A6G vs. 1984 McLaren MP4
To start off, 1984 McLaren MP4 is newer by 33 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 1,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 McLaren MP4 (741 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 612 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Maserati A6G weights approximately 80 kg more than 1984 McLaren MP4.
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 | 1984 McLaren MP4 | |
Make | Maserati | McLaren |
Model | A6G | MP4 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 540 kg |