1941 Maserati 8 vs. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1941 Maserati 8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Maserati 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 720 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Maserati 8 | 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Maserati | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 8 | 6C |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1939 |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
