1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1965 Maserati 151
To start off, 1965 Maserati 151 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,046 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati 151 (424 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 540 kg more than 1965 Maserati 151.
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:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1965 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
| Model | 6C | 151 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
