1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1953 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 20 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 714 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6G. 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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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1953 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Aston Martin | Maserati |
Model | V8 Volante | A6G |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |