1953 Maserati A6G vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 210 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6G. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maserati A6G | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
Model | A6G | Valiant |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1954 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2750 mm |