1955 BMW 502 vs. 1953 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1955 BMW 502 is newer by 2 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 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 502 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6G.
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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1955 BMW 502 | 1953 Maserati A6G | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 502 | A6G |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |