1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 852 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. 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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1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Corvette | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1965 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 624 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |