1947 Maserati 4CL vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1947 Maserati 4CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 520 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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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1947 Maserati 4CL | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Maserati | Triumph |
Model | 4CL | Roadster |
Year Released | 1947 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |