1953 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Maserati A6GCS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1953 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 Maserati A6GCS | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Maserati | Mazda |
Model | A6GCS | 818 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1002 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2320 mm |