1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1953 Maserati A6GCM
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCM would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCM (194 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCM should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 375 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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1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1953 Maserati A6GCM | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Maserati |
Model | 100 | A6GCM |
Year Released | 1954 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 570 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |