1948 Maserati 4 vs. 1950 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1950 Maserati A6GCS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Maserati A6GCS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Maserati 4 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1948 Maserati 4 | 1950 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Maserati | Maserati |
Model | 4 | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 624 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |