1946 Maserati 4 vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1146 kg more 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.
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1946 Maserati 4 | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
Model | 4 | 66 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1776 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |