1952 Maserati A6G vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Maserati A6G would be higher. Both 1952 Maserati A6G and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 are equipped with a 1,987 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1952 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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1952 Maserati A6G | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A6G | 200 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1330 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |