1946 Maserati A6 vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, both 1946 Maserati A6 and 1946 Maserati 4 were released in the same year (1946). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Maserati 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1946 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Maserati A6 weights approximately 245 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Maserati A6 | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | A6 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
