1977 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1948 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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1977 BMW 320 | 1948 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | 320 | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1977 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2320 mm |