1953 Maserati A6G vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 27 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Commodore weights approximately 212 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 | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Maserati | Opel |
Model | A6G | Commodore |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1954 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1312 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |