1980 BMW M5 vs. 1953 Maserati A6GCM
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCM would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. (194 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 821 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. 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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1980 BMW M5 | 1953 Maserati A6GCM | |
Make | BMW | Maserati |
Model | M5 | A6GCM |
Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 570 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |