1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1953 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 20 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1135 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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1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1953 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Maserati |
Model | Impala | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2320 mm |