1949 Maserati A6G vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1959 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 1,507 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Maserati A6G (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (48 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 115 kg more than 1949 Maserati A6G.
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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1949 Maserati A6G | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | A6G | Victor |
Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |