1942 Maserati 4CL vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, 1946 Maserati 4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. Both 1942 Maserati 4CL and 1946 Maserati 4 are equipped with a 1,490 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1946 Maserati 4. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati 4.
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:
1942 Maserati 4CL | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 4CL | 4 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |