1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1948 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1948 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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1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 1948 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
Model | 100 | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |