1953 Maserati A6GCM vs. 1948 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 1953 Maserati A6GCM is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCM (194 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1948 Studebaker Commander. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCM should accelerate faster than 1948 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 888 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCM.
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 A6GCM | 1948 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Maserati | Studebaker |
Model | A6GCM | Commander |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1959 cc | 3703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1458 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |