1948 Maserati 4 vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 11 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 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 309 kg more than 1948 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:
| 1948 Maserati 4 | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
| Model | 4 | Victor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 939 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
